Provision of Outsourced Catering
Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust · Education
In brief
Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust awarded food and drink work to Aspens-Services Limited on 13 July 2026.
The notice gives a value of £10,000,000 including VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 - Newcastle West and North 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028 What this lot coversProvision of outsourced catering services for the schools identified within Newcastle West and North | Food and drink supplies | £4,500,000 |
| Lot 2 - North Tyneside and Newcastle East 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028 What this lot coversProvision of outsourced catering services to the schools identified in North Tyneside and Newcastle East | Food and drink supplies | £4,500,000 |
| Lot 3 - St Stephens and St Bartholomew's 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028 What this lot coversProvision of outsourced catering to St Stephens and St Bartholomew's schools | Food and drink supplies | £1,000,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens-Services Limited | Lot 1 - Newcastle West and North, Lot 2 - North Tyneside and Newcastle East, Lot 3 - St Stephens and St Bartholomew's | £11,500,000 | Awarded 4 March 2026 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 078482-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 078485-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 019303-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 082648-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
1Awards
1Suppliers it has used most for food and drink
- Aspens-Services Limited1 contract
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From notice 078482-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 1 December 2025, last updated 1 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.